Ted Simpson

Ted Simpson is a documentary filmmaker specialising in stories from the wild edges, and co-founder of Scout Studio.

My work intersects society, nature and the environment, exploring complex topics through human stories.

I am passionate about the power of documentary and nonfiction storytelling, and I’m drawn to nuanced, thought provoking stories that challenge us to think about our place in the natural world.

I specialise in cinematic environmental storytelling, combining emotion with science communication. I am a two time winner of ‘Best Environmental Film’ at the world renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival, including for my most recent feature length film, The Eagle With The Sunlit Eye.

I am based in Cornwall, UK, and I’m available to work worldwide as a freelance director for long and short form documentary, branded storytelling, and independent film projects through my production company, Scout Studio.

Credits

The Pine Hunters Director, Editor

Sky Seeding Woodland Trust & Here Now Films, Director, DOP, Editor

Mountain of Angels Series Mammut & Coldhouse Co-director

Adapt Millimetres2Mountains & Berghaus Director, Editor

We Are Nature Director, Editor

The Eagle With The Sunlit Eye Director, Editor

Winner, Best Environmental Film, Banff Mountain Film Festival 2023, Official Selection, Wildscreen 2024, People’s Choice Award, Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

The Chair Project Co-director, Editor

Nocturne Director, Editor

The Cull - Scotland’s Deer Dilemma Director, Editor

Winner, Best Environmental Film, Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020, Best Environmental Film, Kendal Mountain Festival 2020

Scotland - Our Climate Journey Director, Editor

Films I Admire

The Islands & The Whales - The Imposter - Jago, A Life Underwater - The Territory - The Hermit Of Treig

Contact

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